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The amount of jail time for drug possession in New York will depend on how much drugs you possessed and whether you have a criminal record. I’m going to go through common drug charges and discuss how long you go to jail for...

If you are facing criminal charges in New York City, your lawyer may be able to get your case dismissed. You may be able to beat your case for a variety of reasons. Your case could be dismissed because you are provably...

Although spanking and other forms of corporal punishment used to discipline children are less common than they used to be, some parents still choose corporal punishment for their children. Parents may wonder whether they can...

You can be charged with a crime in New York if you drive a vehicle while knowing that you have a suspended license. Depending on the particulars of your case, you could be charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. Further, the...

In some circumstances, you can be charged with a crime in New York if your dog bites someone. Typically, cases involving dog bites are civil, not criminal, proceedings, which means that a victim sues the dog owner in civil...